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AO06 ERO

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,905 mi
Last recorded187,905 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 187,905 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL GOING ON TO EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSING SMELL GOING INTO VEHICLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE GOING ON TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 3 Sep 2024 182,825 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2023 175,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 164,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box rattling

Fail 1 Sep 2022 164,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box rattling

Pass 3 Sep 2021 155,345 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 155,344 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 146,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 132,348 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has very bad flat spots, advise change asap.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,751 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,674 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust back box outer skin poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2017 106,672 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x 2 , mainly in holding clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust back box outer skin poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,482 miles

Rear Inner both rear tyres have flat spots

Fail 28 Apr 2015 69,789 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,789 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,077 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2013 59,589 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,589 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,010 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,732 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AO06 ERO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO06 ERO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO06 ERO registered?

AO06 ERO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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